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My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 12:03 PM
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I know it's always a hot button issue when someone lists tickets for sale and the price is through the roof. One side bellows that the price is inflated to help cover IPTAY donation and seat equity costs. The other side counters that Tiger fans should help fellow Tiger fans out and sell the tickets at face value to our Orange brethren to fill the seats.
I used to be in the latter camp. My mindset was always that the buyer chose to pay IPTAY dues and that should never be included in the price of tickets when sold. And if given the option, of course I want a Clemson fan in my seat instead of an opposing fan. But this past week showed me that the people buying the tickets are just as nasty and inconsiderate as the other group can be.
I have four season tickets this year. They're in the upper deck but in row C on an aisle, so the view is excellent. Given a last minute change in plans, I had two extra tickets so I hit up TigerNet's ticket marketplace on Wednesday. Face value was $26. I asked $50 for the pair. Seems fair, right? I don't lose a ton of money and technically, they're listed under face value.
First response was a local user with cash in hand. I emailed back and heard nothing. I sent a text and heard nothing. Maybe they found extra tickets? Maybe their phone died? Maybe they were hit by a bus? Who knows. I never heard back. So I moved on to the next response in line.
Next up was someone in Greenville looking for tickets for his buddy. I let him know they were still available. "Great," he says. "How much for the pair and how can I get the tickets?" So I respond back that they're $50 [as it stated online... it can't be that hard, can it?] and that I'd be coming in to town early Saturday, so I could meet in Greenville and in Clemson. Whatever was easiest for him and his buddy. And then... nothing. Maybe the tickets were too expensive for his friend? Maybe the cops seized his computer for an investigation? Maybe the exact same bus hit this guy? Who knows. I never heard back. NEXT!
Well technically, next was someone who asked if they were still available when I was talking to guy #2. I told them no. Fool me once, shame on me. I hope you found tickets and enjoyed the game, Response #3.
Next up was someone who led with "Would you take $40?" They're already listed for cheaper than Clemson's selling them. And you still want more off. No thanks. Moving on.
Finally, I get another response late Thursday night. They ask if tickets are still available. I say yes. They ask how much. I say $25 a piece. They say great and ask when I'll be in town Saturday. I say between 9 and 9:30. They say great again and let me know they'll give me a call when they get into town. I let them know that works just fine for me. They thank me for the tickets. Everything sounds good, even if I did have to go through a couple of obnoxious people to finally find a buyer.
Saturday rolls around. No word. At 10am, I send this text:
"Hey, it's [ClemsonTigers4] from TigerNet. Just wanted to let you know I'm in Pendleton. So let me know when you're in town and I can meet you anywhere around Clemson for the tickets."
Response?
"I had to work 12 hours. I won't be able to make it but I will keep your number and you keep mine. Maybe next time."
You know what? #### you, inconsiderate piece of ####. No. There will be no next time. I'd rather eat the cost of my tickets than sell them to you after not giving me any heads up that you can't make the game and give me some time to try and sell my tickets.
Fortunately, I was able to offload them for $30 half an hour before kickoff. But I sold them to one of our favorite "Buy/Sell Tickets" sign guys. And you know what? It was a South Carolina fan who wound up sitting in the seats chanting "K-L-E-MP-S-O-N" every time the stadium chanted. All because three "Clemson" fans wasted my time and inconsiderately backed out without saying a thing.
Hopefully if you ever have to sell tickets on Tigernet, your experience is much better than mine was. But that's the last time I try cutting some Tiger fans a break just because they're Tiger fans. On the off chance I have a Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, or Florida State ticket available, I'll be out there with everyone else jacking up the price of my tickets to make it worth my while.
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As a general rule... people suck. Look out for yourself...
Sep 6, 2015, 12:12 PM
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and those you care about. If you find a genuinely decent person, hold on to them and start a collection because the hordes of low-rent, gross people will keep on coming.
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All-In [49175]
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sounds like Craigslist. I buy a lot of tickets on TNet,
Sep 6, 2015, 12:36 PM
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it's generally worked out pretty well.
The most irritating part for me is poor seller ads. They say "best offer"-no buyer or seller has time for that. Or they don't list the Section, Row, and Seat numbers. HELLO? they're right there on the ticket. Or they fail to include helpful contact or meet-up info. Generally, I'm rolling into the area Friday evening and would prefer to meet then.
And the price issue is just silly. A ticket is worth what a willing buyer will pay a willing seller. The end.
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Orange Blooded [2227]
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Never had trouble selling or buying on tnet
Sep 6, 2015, 12:37 PM
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Rule of thumb is you buy and sell at ur on risk. If you want a more reliable experience the guys and gals at stubhub will act as a third party and will gladly take your business for a fee
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Re: My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 12:48 PM
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You need to stick with option one. IPTAY dues are on us donors. Anyway a percentage is tax deductible. So those crying the blues about recouping dues is ridiculous. Sell them how you want to, but I will never jack up the price of mine like most sellers do. Crazy!!!!
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Or, you could've given them away to some nice Tiger fans?
Sep 6, 2015, 12:53 PM
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$30 worth of good will woulda been better than the fate you suffered.
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CU Guru [1996]
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Funny how easy it is to give away other people's stuff***
Sep 6, 2015, 1:02 PM
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Re: My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 1:12 PM
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After reading this I have changed my mind about renting my lake house on Portman marina for the GT Fsu and notre dame games. Good post .
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Walk-On [137]
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Never had that much trouble
Sep 6, 2015, 1:32 PM
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1.The more lead time you have the better.
2.Your ad on Tigernet should tout your ticket location.
3 Try to increase control by using email not phone until you feel the sale is secure.
4.With such short lead time try to assure the buyer is in your town or close by.
5.Try to set up the exchange before you head to Clemson.
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Re: My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 1:33 PM
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Lol went trough all that trouble for 50 bucks
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Times are changing
Sep 6, 2015, 1:56 PM
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It's F! or be F!d. Otherwise, to known Tigers get what you can, take your loss now. You ti N e comes later.
-Tesla
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Re: My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 1:58 PM
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Kind of off subject but live in omaha had 2 reserved seats behind home plate. Had already been to a few games. Was going to go alone to this one. Clemson had progressed not sure who they were playing. Anyway saw 2 older gents about to get taken by scalpers for general admission tickets, they had driven all way up. I told scalper what thought of him gave them my tickets . Big smiles on their faces great memory for me.
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Sep 6, 2015, 6:20 PM
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i buy and sell a ton of stuff online.
Sep 6, 2015, 2:55 PM
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Tickets, parking passes, everything.
In no way was your story a horror story. That's par for the course. You can't do the "1st person to contact me" thing. 1st person to hand me cash or PayPal wins.
If a person wants to pick up tickets in person at the game that's fine but they better PayPal me the money bc the 1st person that pays is getting the item.
That's just how it has to be because 97% of people suck.
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Re: My experience selling tickets on TigerNet
Sep 6, 2015, 6:35 PM
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It goes both ways! My son was to purchased tickets, but he was stood up by seller, after driving three hours to the game. That's why it's better to go through a broker for higher demanded tickets, so buyer and seller have a guarantee.
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110%er [6982]
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I've bought and sold many times on Tnet with no problems
Sep 6, 2015, 6:39 PM
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Must have been really bad luck. One tip, call the individual and talk to them. It's easy to screw a texter, but folks will honor a voice and a name.
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